Welcome to my Blog. Here you will find a variety of things...information about Mona's Handcrafted Gifts & Quilts(i.e. new items, sales, contests, etc.), links to some of my favorite sellers, featured artist spotlights, and more!

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

I am always struggling for a topic to write about that people will enjoy reading. Tonight I was thinking about my son, who by the way will be 32 today!! Wow where did the time go.

But back to my topic... I was trying to figure out what to get him when his wife said he wants a new gold chain and pendant... so off I went looking for pendants.... I decided to get him his Zodiac sign and that brought me to the idea of doing posts on birthstones and Zodiac sings.

Today I will feature Gemini - May 22 to June 21st - typically known as the Twins!

The third sector of the zodiac, Gemini is
all about intelligence and communication. You're born under this sign
and have a talent for and love of using your minds and expressing
yourself fully.

As a Gemini, you are a bower bird, mentally, and take an interest in
all sorts of different things. Anything that gets your mind ticking over
will grab you. You constantly try to challenge your mental abilities
and will make extra efforts to understand anything you put your mind to.

Geminis seem to grow younger rather than
older. Physically, you will maintain a youthful glow, and you will never
lose your fun-loving liveliness. You’re really not into that 'growing
old gracefully' thing.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

It is hard to believe it is May again... the grass is getting green, the flowers are popping, the trees are blooming and Prince Edward Island is coming alive again after a long winter.
With that the Northumberland Ferry starts its many trips across the Strait, the fisherman start lobster fishing and the Craft shops open. We are a big tourist, seasonal area and we have to be ready for the busiest few months of the retail industry.

I sell my crafts in alot of consignment shops. The first one just opened which is early but from here to the 12th of June I will be putting products in 5 shops.

My biggest seller is anything made with nautical fabric especially lobster.... I work on those all winter and get my inventory up... I should say usually - this year I am behind but when the crunch comes I will have enough for everyone.
Island Artifacts Eclectic Gift Shop & Bent Island Creations Jewelry Studio is a new shop for me but Jeannie is a wonderful lady and artist...we meet at a Craft show and she asked me to put my crafts in her shop... I wish her all the best. We all have dreams and this is Jeannies!

Another that will be opening soon is the Wood Islands Lighthouse and Museum which has a gift shop in its main room. It has been a great venue for me for a number of years.
So if you are heading to Prince Edward Island this year be sure to check out some of these wonderful locations.

About Me

I am a mother of a 32 year old son, have 3 handsome grandsons. I have been with my partner for 34 years! He is very supportive in my crafting .... lol...although he does not understand why I need so much fabric but always have to go to fabric store before I make anything.
After working for a long time as a laborer I returned to college and became a correctional officer.
I love to sew and quilt ...this has lead to my opening my shop on Etsy...I do a lot of custom work and have my crafts in a number of craft shops on consignment.
In the future, my dream is to have a shop of my own and craft full time!